How Rice Became the King of Grains | Modern Marvels (S15, E33) | Full Episode

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"I like rice. Rice is good when you're hungry, and you want 2,000 of something." - Mitch Hedberg

It's insane that every single grain is evaluated by a machine. Talk about quality control.

There were huge rice paddies near where I grew up in California. We had a Japanese exchange student at one point when I was a kid. One day we passed some of these fields and there was an airplane flying back and forth just above the ground. The exchange student asked what the plane was doing and my dad said, "Planting rice." This completely blew her mind. She didn't even believe it, so we went to where the crop dusters were operating (my dad knew some of the pilots) and asked. She was just completely gob smacked.

we demand new modern marvels with the same narrator. Along with the 3d graphics very informative.

As someone theat grew up with rice as a staple, I can really appreciate this episode. Pretty amazing how versatile those little grains are. ❤

24:54 Don't wash the rice? Lmao...thems fighting words to A LOT of people haha.

Uncle Ben is ok.But if you experience Basmati from India and fragrant jasmine from Thailand, you never forget.these 2 should be on the bucket lists for many.

I never thought I'd be a rice farmer, but I ended up marrying a Filipina with a family-owned rice farm and we're in the process of taking over the farm from her mom. It's a lot more work than I thought. But also very fulfilling knowing that I'm filling the stomachs of the locals. Plus, it gives us a chance to showcase our rice at dishes we serve in our bar.

History chanel never gets old

The water supports the rice stalks. Louisiana we re-flood the fields to raise the crawdads, YUM, YUM and rice!

As a teen the only thing I would eat for breakfast was rice. I made it with butter and salt. My mom was worried it wasn't healthy. My doctor told her "A billion people in Asia do this daily. At least she's eating something besides soda and chips." I've branched out as an adult, but I still love rice.

" I know we have alot of distractions at Venice Beach". Seconds after: 👀

I used to live in the rice growing region of Northern California years ago. I remember visiting the Lundberg farm facilities back in the early 80s. They are still in business and doing better than ever judging from their products being available at my local Costco here in Wisconsin.

27:37 - ive never seen a store use a washer on a loop for a price tag before, but thats a good idea. I want to easily identify the prices as i browse, but if i buy a nicely designed bottle or i am giving it away or bringing it to a party i usually spend 5 min picking off a price sticker. Its a pet peeve when nothing is labled or the labels are off or it needs to be scanned. I know its a little thing, but I just wanted to give credit where credit is due. Sometimes just a second of forethought can give a nice touch. Shows pride in the business, which seems rare today at many places.

Seeing the Uncle Ben logo is like seeing an old friend from the past. Rest in peace king.

Never heard of rice custard but I love rice pudding! Grew up eating Uncle Ben’s. The technology is what blows me away! Incredible. The things God gives us the intelligence to manufacture!

cuz rice is fking good with literally EVERYTHING

My favorite rice is Indian brown basmati rice. So aromatic and delicious.

The rice computer is fascinating. People are truly ingenious.